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Veteran

UT Brownsville is proud to serve those who have served our country and is committed to helping military students start or continue their education. Our goal at UTB is to provide an academically challenging environment to help you succeed in the next phase of your professional life.

All new entering students, defined as first-time freshman, transfer and returning students who have been enrolled at an institution of higher education prior to January 1, 2012 and are enrolling after a long semester (fall, spring) break, must provide The University of Texas at Brownsville’s Student Health Services with one of the following in order to clear admission requirements:

Certification from a health care practitioner evidencing the student has received the vaccination or booster for bacterial meningitis five (5) years prior to enrolling in the University and at least ten (10) days prior to the first day of class; or

A certificate from a health care practitioner stating that the vaccination for bacterial meningitis would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student; or

An affidavit signed by the student indicating the vaccination for bacterial meningitis has been declined for reasons of conscience. A completed, notarized "Exemption from Immunization for Reasons of Conscience" form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used. The only approved form for this exemption can be found here. If the student is age 18 or older, they can complete the form themselves, listing themselves as the parent or legal guardian.

If you are unable to receive the meningitis vaccination from a local health care practitioner, UTB Student Health Services provides the vaccination for the following:

Students 18 and under $10

Student 19 and over $109

Students who do not meet the meningitis vaccination requirement prior to the Admission deadlines will not be cleared for admittance and should prepare for enrollment into the following semester.

Please note that the vaccination requirements do not apply to those students who are enrolled in only on-line classes or other distance education courses or are 30 years of age or older prior to first day of class.

Veterans are required to submit a DD214 to allow one Kinesiology credit in order to start a trouble-free educational transition into an educational setting. The Military Credit will post on the last completed enrolled semester by the transcript evaluator. The student will need to have attended 12 college credit hours at UTB before the posting of kinesiology course credit. The credit will not show a letter grade but rather a "CR" signifying one credit given.

Planning your future is no small feat. Choosing the right path at UTB is essential for your future. Our academic advisors are committed to guiding students in developing educational, career, and life goals and can assist you in selecting courses appropriate to your program of study. To schedule an appointment, contact the Academic Advising Center located in the Camille Lightner Center at (956) 882-7362 or visit their website.

STEP 6: ATTEND ORIENTATION

Orientation is a two-day immersion into the UTB life and culture. During this orientation, you will get to explore the campus, meet student leaders, faculty and staff, get first-hand insight from current students and get a glimpse of what’s to come. Attendance is mandatory in order for students to register for classes. Click here for more information on Scorpiontation, or call the Office of the Dean of Students at (956) 882-5141.

STEP 7: REGISTER FOR CLASSES

After you’re admitted, you’ll gain access to UTB’s class catalogue and will be able to register at UTB Online.

We look forward to receiving your application for admission! Come join us and become an Ocelot.

Disclaimer: The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificate, associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.

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